Birthday present list dilemma

[Seahorse Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Seahorse]

Admitedly Im 30 and shouldnt really have a birthday list but my parents are asking for one for my birthday in august.

Ive been looking into buying a computer recently(to help with my fictional website that Id like to start to sell my goods on).
I dont really want anything except the usual CD's, DVD's and thats only if I think for ages which ones id like, if any.
Ive already got half a soldering iron and a pair of trainers(for fitness purposes not fashion)from my parents as early presents.

Would it be way too much to say to them that I dont want any prezys but suggest they may like to pay the internet fee if i buy a computer(which they can use as well)?
Is that too much?
To any parents reading, am i a bad daughter?

[craftdancer Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close craftdancer]

"Would it be way too much to say to them that I dont want any prezys but suggest they may like to pay the internet fee if i buy a computer(which they can use as well)?
Is that too much?"

I don't think so. It's only like saying you'd like a magazine subscription for your birthday isn't it? And it does mean the present lasts all year long.

[Ballerinacaz Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ballerinacaz]

this may seem a stupid question to all you 'professional' crafters, but how can you have half a soldering iron?

[Focus on Life Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Focus on Life]

Oh I'm not use to you chuck, we gave up on presents long ago, we're all way too old! I'm 42, sisters 52, brothers 57, dads 80.....we're just happy to still be here!

And yeah? half a soldering iron?!?!

Shaz x

[ilovecrafts Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close ilovecrafts]

you can but ask seahorse! nothing ventured, nothing gained,and if they need persuading, and the fact they get to use the pc ( when though??? won't you be glued toit 24/7??) do remind them tat this will be the first step to your fortune ( this time next year, we'll be millionaires) so it will help you tohelp them later on!!!

Oh and yes how do you get half a solderingiron??

[Bowed Over Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Bowed Over]

I don't think it's a bad idea at all. My son asked for a years subscription to world of war craft for his birthday. We would rather buy him something that he really wants and is going to use than something he doesn't want and it goes straight to the back of the wardrobe!!

Half a soldering iron I'm guessing is that you paid one half and they paid the other?

Cheers.

Lisa

[SusieQ Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close SusieQ]

Money

Money, Money ,Money ask for money!!!! Then you can buy what you want. Cheers. Sue x

[Sprinkles Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Sprinkles]

I would definitely ask them!

Although, beware... when the parents get to know the web they will be hooked!
Parental control might be useful!

[Tip Top Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Tip Top]

I think its a very sensible idea!!

[icecreamgirl Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close icecreamgirl]

This thread is from 2006, i'm guessing our Seahorse has a Whole soldering iron by now!!!!

[Focus on Life Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Focus on Life]

This thread is from 2006, i'm guessing our Seahorse has a Whole soldering iron by now!!!!

.....................DOH!................LOL!..... ........duped!.........but funny!

Shaz x